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 Posted - March 03 2009 : 9:08:47 PM
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This kit is an all time favorite of mine. I had one of these on my 70s layout This kit is deatailed quite well out of the box. I added some interior paint detail. I had forgotten about this kit until a buddy on ebay sent me this auction... it's a bit dusty, but a great kit over all that has also been around many years....
 
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Posted - March 24 2009 : 10:29:45 PM
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Here's mine...
The one on the right was missing a couple pieces, but otherwise looked exactly like the left one until I made it more, uh, "appropriate." Kind of fits the current times a bit. I even made a commercial property available sign... shoulda took a pic of that one.
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Posted - March 24 2009 : 10:52:40 PM
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 love the deserted Freezee good idea if your model is missing pieces 
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Posted - March 25 2009 : 12:23:31 AM
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| The Freezee is a cool old favorite of mine. The building itself looks like an old 70 era A&W Rootbeer stand we had in town back then.. Almost exact building other than the colors, our A&W was orange & brown.
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Posted - March 25 2009 : 10:25:14 AM
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get another & MAKE it look like that A&W  you don't find A&W fast food places too often any more  but they is out there
thats the kind of building kits I likes already painted & all you do is glue it together 
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Posted - March 25 2009 : 11:57:34 AM
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That's pretty cool Walt, would be a good idea to take another kit and recreate an A&W out of it then.
In reality this was a very common style for "mom & pop" hot dog stands throughout the country. The flying roof dates back to the late 50's and the jet age when that aesthetic was a very popular design motif.
For my modified one, I simply removed the glass-room addition and returned it to a more open-air walk-up-stand design. It shanged the look completely!
But you just have to love that scale 12' tall ice cream cone. I remember when all sorts of smallish businesses had gargantuan signs that you wondered how they ever paid for...
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Posted - March 25 2009 : 5:13:40 PM
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Microbus, There is an HO scale A&W kit availble for purchase. I'm not sure who makes it but it can be found online.
GIC, The old A&W stand was always fun as a youngster to cruise in to and grab a hot dog & root beer. The only A&W stand I am aware of now is one located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. We stopped at the A&W on our last trip down there for the "Shades Of The Past" car show held every September...
Your building with the front glass area removed, instantly made me think of the old A&W stand we visited years ago...
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Posted - March 25 2009 : 11:10:10 PM
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| well find out who does make the A&W in HO please
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Posted - March 26 2009 : 12:19:15 AM
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Ben, Here is a website with the A&W rootbeer stand. Go to this page & scroll down... Maybe you can contact them to find out who the manufacture is for sure..
http://www.twinwhistle.com/builtmodelsforsale/
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Posted - March 26 2009 : 01:07:25 AM
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Ben, You mentioned liking the buildings that are already painted and detailed. The freezee is a good looking kit built out of the box.
Now someone could take this kit and detail it alot more if they chose to. I am kind of reliving my 70s layout & kits etc.. So I am limiting how much additional detail I add.
We all know that more detail makes them appear more real.. however on my Life Like kits, I add only minimal detail to keep the buildings near the same as they come in the box, or as I had on my 70's layout.
The Tyco Kits I have bought, I never had any of them in the 70s... So I can justify adding more detail to them as they really need badly. I have claimed many times, of Tyco's buildings kits as being drab out of the box.
---But in no way, am I trying to downgrade these kits---
I think they are really cool in any form.. and am very happy to have the ones I want...
I may have too many buildings already, but I want to buy a LifeLike Gas Station (ESSO) and maybe a Tyco Sand House....
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Posted - March 26 2009 : 5:24:28 PM
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| I JUST want ANY fast food places & gas stations the Freezee kit ill look for someone needs to do a McDonald's from the 70s-80s
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Posted - May 19 2009 : 12:02:35 PM
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| Ohio is having some really cold nights! Frost advisory May 18th?? Heck, the Freezzee at my house won't be open till June!
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Posted - May 19 2009 : 1:59:17 PM
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| you have a Freezee there?? just like the model?? oooo take a pic of it
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Posted - September 28 2010 : 12:59:09 PM
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At the time this thread was active it seemed like there was a lot of "photo shuffling" going on. Example is my freezee box pic then under it the small box car pic, instead of the Freezee building pic that I had posted there. This shuffling was happening to several of my threads and photos.
I have noticed this has not happened in quite a while now.... Anyone know how or why this was happening?
Walt
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 Posted - August 12 2023 : 2:30:08 PM
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More memories to enjoy. Would be nice if some company brought it back.
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Posted - August 12 2023 : 6:30:23 PM
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quote:
More memories to enjoy. Would be nice if some company brought it back.
Originally posted by wks - August 12 2023 : 2:30:08 PM
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well this is what L-L did with the McDonald's set they didn't get permission to use
I got one of these a few years ago at a train show for $7 or so in the box unassembled!
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Posted - August 12 2023 : 7:06:58 PM
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Very nice that you have it but I am sure that you will glue it together one day.
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Posted - August 27 2023 : 6:11:03 PM
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In the meantime I found an eBay item at a good price. So far.
www.ebay.com/itm/314468828614
HO SCALE FREEZEE ICE CREAM KING CONES BUILDING BUILT
howlar-11 99.8% Positive feedback
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99.8% positive feedback
$29.99+ $10.05 Shipping
Estimated delivery Wednesday August 30 to Thursday Aug 31
Condition
New
Shipping and Returns
Estimated delivery
Wednesday August 30 to Thursday August 31
From Newington Connecticut United States
Seller does not accept returns
This item is covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee
Shop with confidence
USED HO SCALE FREEZEE ICE CREAM SHOP KING CONES BUILDING
BUILT GOOD CONDITION IF YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON MORE THAN 1 ITEM PLEASE REQUEST AN INVOICE
AS I CANNOT COMBINE SHIPPING IF ITEMS ARE PAID FOR SEPERATLY
YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO PAY FROM BUY NOW/AUCTION END IF YOU NEED MORE TIME PLEASE LET ME KNOW
AND WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS USED AS-IS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LISTING
IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH YOUR ORDER PLEASE MESSAGE ME THROUGH E-BAY AND I WILL TRY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK I AND WILL ANSWER AS SOON AS I CAN
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE LISTING IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE HAPPY BUYING/BIDDING
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Posted - August 27 2023 : 8:24:44 PM
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Nice internet photo.
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Posted - August 28 2023 : 4:30:35 PM
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Another internet photo.
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Posted - August 28 2023 : 4:34:13 PM
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And another internet photo.
Would be good if Walthers Trains brought this item back from Life Like.
Should be no copyright problems as far as I know.
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Posted - August 28 2023 : 6:19:12 PM
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quote:
And another internet photo.
Would be good if Walthers Trains brought this item back from Life Like.
Should be no copyright problems as far as I know.
Originally posted by wks - August 28 2023 : 4:34:13 PM
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true & I got one of these a few years ago & its still unassembled!
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Posted - August 28 2023 : 7:10:42 PM
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You are not getting younger Ben. Time to put it together. Up to you of course.
Another eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195837720235?
HO 1/87 Burger Stand and Freezee Ice Cream Built
abuibnattabu 100% Positive feedback
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$45.00+ $12.00
Shipping
Estimated delivery Tuesday September 5 to Saturday September 9
Condition
Used
Shipping and Returns
From North Vancouver British Columbia Canada
International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.
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Description
Cars not included
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Posted - August 30 2023 : 9:14:16 PM
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very nice
as soon I can locate my Freezee I'll get a pic of it, the insides & the decals
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Posted - September 02 2023 : 9:38:44 PM
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Cool ad back in the day.
Would be nice if some other company brought these kits back.
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Posted - September 02 2023 : 10:07:50 PM
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More internet photos.
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Posted - September 11 2023 : 11:27:50 PM
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Another eBay listing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126077945722?
Life-Like Buildems HO Scale
Freezee Ice Cream Drive In
Built and Lighted
jockojon64 (3851)
100% positive feedback
$39.95 plus $8.55 Shipping
Estimated delivery September 14 to 16
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From Manitowoc Wisconsin United States
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Condition is Used
Up for sale is a unique and vintage Life-Like Buildems HO Scale Freezee Ice Cream Drive In.
This commercial building is made with high quality plastic and features a lighted street lamp.
Making it a perfect addition to your model railroad or train setup.
You get the exact model shown.
Sold as is and light tested and working as shown in the last photo.
The multicolor design adds a vibrant touch to your display.
This set includes everything you need to recreate a classic ice cream drive-in.
Including the set of vintage features. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting.
This piece is a must have for any train enthusiast.
Street light works on 16v ac or less.
Shipping is with USPS ground advantage.
I will upgrade to priority mail if possible. Thank you.
I noticed that it is missing the cone.
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Posted - September 13 2023 : 9:46:43 PM
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More internet photos.
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